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# Self-Sovereign Identity – Use Cases

These are some examples of SSI - Use cases.

<table><thead><tr><th width="195">Industry/Vertical </th><th>Goverment</th><th>Travel Industry </th><th>Financial Services </th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Use Case</strong></mark></td><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Know Your Customer (KYC)</strong></mark></td><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Digital Health Passport</strong></mark></td><td><mark style="color:blue;"><strong>Payments</strong></mark></td></tr><tr><td>Description/Value</td><td><p>Identity verification remains equally required within both Decentralised Finance (DeFi) and Centralised Finance (CeFi) </p><p>With unsatisfactory KYC practices – the need for an efficient and privacy-preserving solution is pressing. </p><p> </p><p>SSI creates a perfect identity layer; a bridge between traditional data heavy interactions and an anonymous DeFi approach. </p><p> </p><p>"In short, current KYC is single-use whilst KYC SSI makes the information re-usable” </p><p>SSI also provides traceable and auditable personally identifiable information (PII) </p></td><td><p>The travel industry probably shows one of the most relatable SSI applications enforced by the pandemic developments. </p><p> </p><p>In the age of COVID-19, this has been made even more complex as another layer of health certification has been added.</p><p> </p><p>There is a huge potential in using global credentials to verify health passports using SSI and digital identity. </p><p> </p><p>One can store encrypted data, such as verified test and/or vaccination results on the traveller’s mobile device, meaning it’s fully decentralised as there is no central repository for this information </p></td><td><p>Within the Crypto and DeFi space, SSI enables peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions. </p><p> </p><p>One can share a small piece of identity information, i.e. a Telegram handle, to prove who they are without disclosing their identity publicly. This means no more test payments to check wallets.</p><p> </p><p>Another option is doing KYC loan pools without storing the data — instead, only keeping ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answers. </p></td></tr></tbody></table>

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| <mark style="color:blue;">**Use Case**</mark> | <mark style="color:blue;">**Identity Verification for Government Services**</mark>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  | <mark style="color:blue;">**Digital Identity Passport**</mark>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             | <mark style="color:blue;">**Retail / Consumer Transactions**</mark>                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               |
| Description/Value                             | <p>A use-case for government verification using self-sovereign identity involves enhancing the efficiency of identity verification processes for citizens interacting with government services. </p><p>Traditionally to access services such as applying for social benefits, obtaining permits, or accessing healthcare may involve sharing sensitive documents repeatedly. </p><p> </p><p>A digital identity can support verified credentials such as government-issued IDs, proof of residence, and other relevant documents. </p><p> </p><p>Government agencies can adopt a decentralized identity system allowing citizens to present their self-sovereign identity for verification, eliminating the need for silos of data, reducing the risk of large-scale data breaches. </p><p> </p><p>This enables efficient and secure cross-agency/service verification - once a credential is verified by one agency, it can be easily accepted by others without the need for redundant verification processes </p> | <p>One of the biggest challenges facing the travel industry today is the need for passengers to provide a vast amount of personal information to various parties throughout the travel process.</p><p> </p><p>A digital identity can include all personal information and documentation, such as passport and visa details. </p><p> </p><p>This digital identity can then be used to verify identity quickly and easily with various organisations and services throughout the travel process, such as airlines, airports, and hotel. </p><p> </p><p>This eliminates the need to carry physical copies of their documents, which can be lost, damaged, or stolen. </p><p> </p><p>It reduces the time and effort required to provide personal information and documentation making the experience smoother and more efficient. </p><p> </p><p>Travel companies reduces their security risk and liabilities related to storing customer data, as customers only share the minimum details required to verify identities </p> | <p>One use-case for self-sovereign identity in eCommerce involves improving the overall online shopping experience. </p><p> </p><p>Online marketplaces often require users to create accounts, share personal information which can raise concerns about data privacy.</p><p> </p><p>Sellers, too, face challenges in building trust with potential buyers (due to the number of scams).</p><p> </p><p>A self-sovereign identity can be created to hold verified credentials transactions, e.g., address.</p><p> </p><p>Sellers can establish their identity and reputation on the decentralized identity network, through Verified Seller Credentials, e.g., customer feedback and business registration.</p><p> </p><p>Users have control over their personal information, only sharing what is necessary for each transaction.</p><p> </p><p>Sellers can build a trustworthy reputation that carries across different marketplaces, leading to increased buyer confidence </p> |